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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 09,2011 Page 2 Mayor Roe noted that the City had been monitoring the deer population; however, he opined that additional measures may be required to address the current situa- tion. c. John Chelstrom; 980 Lydia Avenue W Mr. Chelstrom concurred with the previous speakers and the ongoing deer prob- lem. Mr. Chelstrom opined that this was not only a nuisance issue, but also a safety hazard with deer crossing the road. Mr. Chelstrom suggested that the deer appear to traverse through the Little Lake Josephine wetland area to the Lake Owasso area. d. Pam Jakes 943 Lydia Drive Ms. Jakes noted that their property wasn't adjacent to green space or natural habi- tat areas, but their homes were actually several rows of homes into the more urban area; indicating that the deer were moving further into the neighborhood. Ms. Jakes expressed concern, in addition to killing the vegetation, the potential of them carrying deer ticks. e. Don Jakes, 943 Lydia Drive Mr. Jakes noted the significant increase in deer over the last year; the deer jump- ing fences to access backyards, and his observation of a half-dozen moving through his yard daily. Mr. Jakes opined if the herd was this high now, another breeding season could only serve to create more problems. Mayor Roe thanked residents for sending a clear message through their public comment; and asked staff to follow-up; advising that the City Council and/or staff would report back to those speaking. Mayor Roe and Councilmember Pust noted that they experienced similar problems at their homes. 4. Council Communications,Reports and Announcements Mayor Roe and Councilmembers announced upcoming meetings/events and how to ob- tain additional information. Meetings included: • May 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. — Yellow Ribbon Community Organization —kick-off or- ganizational meeting at the Roseville Skating Center for any interested volunteers • May 11, 2011 from 7:00— 8:45 p.m. - Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementa- tion Community Meeting #2 at the Roseville Skating Center Rose Room where pre- liminary outcomes of the recently-completed Master Plan Implementation Survey will be available; and "next steps" discussed by Implementation Team Work Groups; as well as opportunities to speak with citizen leaders, neighbors, and staff on current parks and recreation needs • May 14, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Pottery in the Garden at the Muriel Sah- lin Arboretum • May 21, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon — Free shredding day at Roseville City Hall for residents; up to five (5) bankers boxes will be accepted, with all documents shredded on site and then sent to a paper mill for recycling